Belizean Coconut Bread | How To Make Easy Coconut Bread

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk provides a lighter alternative while regular milk is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a richer coconut flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, lukewarm water, and sugar. Stir gently and set aside for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in flour, salt, coconut milk, and vegetable oil. Mix gently.

Sprinkle flour on a surface and knead the dough for 1 minute, adding up to 0.5 cup more flour if needed.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 2 hours.

After resting, gently knead the dough for a few seconds and cut it into 6 pieces.

Shape each piece into round balls and place them on a baking dish.

Brush coconut milk on each piece of dough for color.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) for 30 minutes.

After preheating, add the bread rolls to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

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